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show-stopper

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A quick definition of show-stopper:

A show-stopper is a way for a company to stop another company from taking them over. It happens when the company being taken over asks a court to stop the takeover because it breaks the law. This is usually because the takeover would make the market unfair for other companies.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A show-stopper is a tactic used by corporations to prevent a takeover attempt by seeking an injunction to stop the offer. This is usually done because the proposed merger violates antitrust laws.

Imagine that Company A wants to take over Company B. However, Company B believes that the takeover would violate antitrust laws and harm competition in the market. To prevent the takeover, Company B could use a show-stopper tactic by seeking an injunction to stop the offer.

Another example could be if Company A wants to merge with Company B, but the merger would result in a monopoly in the market. Company B could use a show-stopper tactic to prevent the merger from happening.

These examples illustrate how a show-stopper tactic can be used to prevent a takeover or merger that would harm competition in the market. By seeking an injunction, the target company can stop the offer and protect its interests.

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cumsock
11:52
ig it only helps people who are ab to jump off a bridge if they dont get into YLS
Trismegistus
11:53
@cumsock: yeah, im not sure really, i think it's just that, life is what you make it, peace with your fate once it happens? idk, i agree with you though
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:53
Another day another dollar
@cumsock: yeah lmao guy is such a prick, my bad i had to settle for vandy
lilypadfrog
11:54
he is a terrible writer. his personal writing blog is shockingly bad
@lilypadfrog: are there flowers on your lily pad?
11:55
how was your first day of classes @knowledge
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: what are legit side hustles you have seen people do in LS?
lilypadfrog
11:56
LSAT tutoring
That is not an option for me lmao
lilypadfrog
11:57
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: yeah there are a couple thanks for asking
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:57
Guys this UPenn wave looks fake
11:57
I genuinely hate places that call because it turns things into a day-long stress instead of just being like oop I didn't get an email oh well
Trismegistus
11:58
how does it look fake
pleasepleasepleas
11:58
does Michigan call or email?
TackyProudYogurt
11:58
I have missed every A call I have received because I have a job and they all call at like 11 am
Trismegistus
11:58
what an excellent problem to have
am I being dumb to even think I have a chance at penn
should I just give up hope now
11:59
i tutored for the lsat in college lol, i went to a rich people school so the parents were happy to shell out money to a kid who didnt even have an official score yet
12:00
you have a great shot bulldog
the R's are killing any confidence I had
12:01
reddit says penn is calling, also same the umich r that early was disheartening
wonder what cornblatt is doing rn
lilypadfrog
12:01
stroking it
PuppyBot
12:01
lmaooo
i knew those group interviews existed for nefarious purposes
jackfrost11770
12:03
Oh I'm straight up not getting decisions until March am I
jackfrost11770
12:03
Awesome
me too
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